High-Speed & Ultra High-Speed DIC

We’ve got your DIC needs covered with a single camera for 2D DIC and a two camera setup for 3D DIC. Pair your choice with an incredible material testing machine, light it up with the brightest LED system and start acquiring data. Process your data with the latest in testing & motion analysis software from Shimadzu, REL, Correlated Solutions and Xcitex to get the job done right.

DIC Solutions Brochure 2018

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High-Speed & Ultra High-Speed Cameras

Hyper Vision HPV-X2

Ultra High-Speed Video Camera

Shimadzu Hyper Vision HPV-X2

Extremely Exquisite.up to 10 million frames per second

Experience the Invisible with ultra high-speed video recording up to 10 million fps with 6x higher sensitivity than conventional video cameras. Featuring the FTCMOS2 Advanced Next-Generation Burst Image Sensor with a two camera synchronized recording function for digital image correlation and 3D imaging in master/slave mode. The best in its class.

iX Cameras i-SPEED® 2, 5, & 7* Series

Bullet Stopping Speed.up to 1 million frames per second

When the job calls for compact, mid-range or the best in high-speed & high resolution, the i-SPEED cameras deliver exceptional performance for 2D/3D DIC in a variety of environments. Available options include extended battery, memory capacity and expandable video storage for all of your imaging needs.

Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar/Kolsky Bar System

SURE-Test Systems from REL are designed, built, and shipped to customers worldwide.

The high strain rate testing systems can be custom built to meet your unique needs.

The 3rd Generation REL Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar/SURE-Test System has better structural performance, improved usability and safety features than previous generations. SURE-Test Systems are modular and capable of integrating different testing modules for a wide variety of configurations to meet your specific needs.

Modifications to the setup of the SURE-Test System are easily accomplished while maintaining the precise alignment that is necessary for repeatable high strain rate testing. The system features a linear rail system to mount accessory modules such as data acquisition and high-speed imaging equipment.

Contact us for more information about developing custom Split Hopkinson Pressure Bars to meet your high strain rate testing needs.

What is a Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar (SHPB)?

A Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar (SHPB) is used to test the high strain rate material properties of materials. The Hopkinson bar is used to impose a dynamic load on a material specimen akin to that which the material will experience in dynamic situations like vehicle crashes or other high-energy events.

The Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar/Kolsky Bar system includes a gas launcher, an incident bar, a transmission bar and a stopping mechanism – all aligned and mounted on a flat base.

The gas launcher is charged with pressurized gas to accelerate a striker bar at a measured velocity to create an impact incident. Striker bars of various lengths are used to produce a range of loading durations, i.e., short striker bars impart short time duration loads. The impact of the striker bar on the incident bar sends a stress pulse traveling down the incident bar at the speed of sound and is detected by a strain gage mounted on the bar.

REL SURE-Launch™ Automated Gas Guns

Automated Gas Launchers for Consistent Shot Control

SURE-Launch is a series of premium gas launchers used to consistently accelerate striker bars to precise velocities for dynamic test events. These launchers are modular in design and can precisely accelerate a range of striker sizes for tension and compression testing. Currently there are three launcher size ranges to impact bars up to three inches in diameter.

Launchers are fully automated for charging and firing with precise pressure regulation. Test velocities can be controlled and repeated to within 1% accuracy. Launchers can be packaged with custom bar sets, tension grips and momentum traps to tailor load pulses for a wide variety of materials and test configurations.

REL SURE-Bright™ LED Lighting Systems

Fixed Focused & Modular LED Lighting for High-Speed Imaging

REL SURE-Bright™ Fixed Focus Lighting System

SURE-Bright™ Fixed Focus is a tailored lighting system designed for direct sample lighting during high strain rate testing. The very high intensity focused LED light source is configured for high-speed imaging up to 5 million frames per second at a continuous duty cycle. No flash duration or delay calculations are needed. The output is dimmable from 0–100% to accommodate any exposure, sample reflectivity or lens configurations.

The light system is designed to focus a high power LED array through specialty TIR lenses onto a fixed focal point while the mounting frame allows coaxial alignment with any camera system and quick adjustments for tilting and panning. Fine lead screw adjustments are also integrated for individual camera and lighting focal distance. The high intensity continuous light source combined with the ease of adjustment and focusing ensures quick setups and consistent image acquisition. SURE-Bright™ is compatible with multi-camera setups.

REL SURE-Bright™ Modular Lighting System

RELʼs SURE-Bright Modules are an expandable lighting system designed for tailorable lighting in dynamic events. Multiple modules can be linked together to achieve a focused high intensity light configured for high-speed imaging up to 5 million frames per second at a continuous duty cycle. This flexibility enables effective light to achieve high quality digital image correlation (DIC) with one camera (2D DIC) or multiple cameras (3D DIC). The output is dimmable from 0–100% to accommodate any exposure, sample reflectivity or lens configurations. The SURE-Bright Modules include Input/output triggers which can be used to connect and coordinate your testing event.

The elegantly designed light modules are engineered with 7-high power LED emitters emanating light through specialty catadioptric lenses. The lenses mounting plate allows for focusing of the light at adjustable distances (3–20 feet). Modules can be mounted on free standing tripods or paired with any camera system mounting. The high intensity continuous light source combined with the ease of expandability and focusing ensures quick setups and consistent image acquisition. SURE-Bright Modules are compatible with multi-camera setups.